DeLeon had spent the last six years with D.C., racking up more than 200 games with the franchise. He joins Toronto in the MLS Re-Entry Draft after United declined his contract option ahead of 2019.

Generally utilized as a wide midfielder for the majority of his career, DeLeon can also operate as a full-back if needed, a role in which he was used almost exclusively in the 2018 season. However, he missed 19 games this term from June until early October with a knee injury.

The 28-year-old tweeted Friday afternoon to express his thanks to Toronto president Bill Manning, general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, and head coach Greg Vanney.

Thanks to Bill, Tim, Greg and the Toronto organization for giving my family and I this opportunity . Looking forward to the making the absolute best of it. Will be an exciting chapter for the Deleon family.